REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING CO., INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Lineman Foreman
JOB CODE + 030702, 035702
OATE PREPARED : July 21, 1992 Revised: December 13, 1993

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The incumbent supervises a mixed crew composed of Linemen in the maintenance and construction of overhead

and underground high voltage transmission and distritution lines. The incumbent can be either a maintenance
or construction craftsmen.

DIMENSIONS

The incumbent reports to a Lineman General Foreman or directly to an exempt supervisor and supervises a crew
of craftsmen.

NATURE AND SCOPE

1. Plans, issues, reviews work, and provides directions to the craft work team under supervision of this
position; interprets specifications, drawings, and job orders as needed for area of supervision; may perform
same duties as craftspeople being supervised;

2. Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet work schedule using knowledge of capacities of
equipment and assigned personnel;

3. Tracks materials inventory and maintains required records, assigns priorities, and inspects and evaluates
the work of employees being supervised;

4. Interprets Company policies and directs employees supervised in compliance with the latest environmental,
safety, and health policies and procedures applicable to this work;

5. Makes recommendations on materials, parts, and equipment; analyzes and resolves work problems; checks
work for accuracy; answers technical questions regarding craft operations;

6. Reviews time sheets to audit labor hours committed to projects and to verity accuracy of hours being
credited for payroll purposes;

7. May study schedules and estimate work hour requirements for completion of job;
8. Conducts weekly safety meetings to promote satety consciousness;
9. May perform same duties as craftsmen being supervised;

10. Adheres to all Company EEO, affirmative action, environmental, health, safety, quality assurance, and
security programs;

11. Performs related work as required.


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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Constantly = Over 2/3 of time

Frequently = 1/3 - 2/3 of time
tonal;

Physical

1. Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 11 to 25-pound insulators and other materials/supplies necessary to
perform job duties;

2. Occasional pushing/pulling using one/both hands/arms exerting 25 to 35 pounds of force moving/installing
equipment/materials/supplies;

3. Frequent/constant climbing power poles, etc., to repair/replace broken lines, transformers, of other power
equipment;

4. Frequent bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck while maintaining power lines, transformers, and other
power equipment which are part of a high voltage transmission and distribution system;

5. Occasional kneeling/crouching while installing/repairing equipment;
6. Constant use of both hands/arms reaching/handling/grasping/tingering/gripping while performing job duties;

7. Constant use of sight abilities requiring visual acuity in near-, mid-, and far-range, hand/eye coordination,
and color perception;

8. Frequent use of speech/hearing abilities communicating with coworkers/supervisors.
Mental

1. Constant mental alertness/attention to detail/accuracy required in ensuring work is performed in compliance
with all specifications/regulations and in maintaining a safe work environment;

2. Must possess excellent pianning/organizational skills and ability to delegate work in order to schedule
crews, assign duties, and ensure completion of all projects within required deadlines;

3. Must be able to use independent judgement, problem-solving skills, and ability to apply
knowledge/experience to ail situations in order to determine materials/parts/equipment requirements, resolve
problems, develop new procedures/policies, etc.;

4. Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and spatial reasoning abilities in order to determine the best
method to accomplish desired results;

5. Must possess good mathematical skills including fractions, decimals, algebra, and trigonometry in order to
make necessary caiculations;

6. Must be able to read/understand technical intormation/manuals/policies/procedures/work
orders/blueprints/diagrams and Material Satety Data Sheet guidelines;

7. Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to troubleshoot malfunctions in power
lines/transtormers and other power equipment; must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous
conditions, multiple priorities, and time constraints;

8. Must possess excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills in order to deal with all level of
Personnel in an effective/professional manner and to review/complete required paperwork accurately;

9. Must possess excellent supervisory/leadership skills in order to provide guidance/training to assigned
personnel in an effective/positive manner;


Lineman Foreman

10. Must be able to read/write/speak English.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Work is performed outdoors exposed to typical Nevada weather or indoors in shop/office area, depending on
assignment.

Tools & Equipment Used: Hand/power tools, crane, hoist, boom truck, hot sticks, and other equipment as
needed. Safety equipment includes hard hat, safety shoes, rubber gloves, safety harness, and hearing/eye
protection. :

REQUIRED TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Three and one-half years of experience or completion of an apprentice program offered by a power company or
bargaining unit is required.

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License may be required. If incumbent
welds, must be qualified and able to demonstrate continued proficiency in accordance with REECo’s General
Welding Standard WQ-1, as described in the REECo Welding Manual, Volume II.